Business-Prosperity(1)

As somebody in government, you have opportunities to influence the lives of the people for good.

Focus area: How to take calculated risks

Deut.8:18: It is God who gives us the power to make wealth

You must know who your elected officials are so you can engage them positively.

Government works through Ministries and Agencies of government. You should know their needs are and how you can be a business partner.

People who make a difference have ideas and move to make it work. They do something differently.

Who are those in charge of your local, states and federal governments? Strive to know them. The opportunities they present are very numerous.

It is wrong to think you always have to know someone to do business with government. Your good ideas can single you out.
Also don’t always expect to approach political office holders for contracts. Present your business ideas that can help solve govt problems.

International Development partners, IDPs are huge repositories of funds for development. Present your devt ideas to them and you can succeed.

Their funds are for road projects and other infrastructural devt. You can be shortlisted; only apply and follow up

Your responsibilities in summary:
• Have the spirit of Excellence:
• Identify your political leaders
• Understand the structure of the govt. ministries and agencies in your locality
• Ask for a copy of the 2015 budget to study opportunities therein
• Aggressive networking with those that can be of help
• Seek information to know
• Don’t give up. You must be ready to push and not be discouraged
• Pray for divine direction, wisdom and knowledge
• To know and not to act is not to know – Chinese proverb

Q&A
• Q: How do we deal with bureaucratic bottlenecks when approaching the government for business?
A: Bureaucratic bottlenecks are always there. Don’t give up, press until you succeed.

• Q: What are C4 projects?
A: C4 projects build roads projects etc. Ask to know them and present your proposals

• Q: How do we get to really meet our political appointees knowing the typical mindset of the average political office holder in Nigeria?
A: Be determined to meet them but always be prepared with good ideas and proposals